Amosun, Ambode, Fayose, others form Western Nigeria Governors’ Forum
In a resolve to achieve regional integration and prosperity, Governors in the South-West Zone, met in Abeokuta, the Ogun capital, on Monday.
The governors agreed to work to explore the different areas of comparative advantage of each constituent state and pool resources together for the prosperity of the people.
Their decisions were contained in a communique issued after the one-day meeting.
They also resolved to develop a 25-year development master plan for the transformation of the entire region.
The governors agreed to eliminate all artificial barriers that mitigate against co-operation, synergy and benefits of economies of scale within the region.
They also agreed to pay less attention to their political and religious affiliations and make the aggregate welfare of the Yoruba people their priorities.
The forum which resolved that it would henceforth be known and called ‘`Western Nigeria Governors’ Forum,‘’ also declared the region a “zero tolerance area” for crime.
Lagos will play host to the next meeting of the forum.
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